Until mid November: waterfalls and rivers on woodblock prints
Katsushika Hokusai葛飾北斎 (1760-1849)
Kirifuri Waterfall at Mount Kuromaki (Shimotsuke)
Ôban, published by Nishimuraya Yohachi, c. 1832
photo Marian Gérard
For reasons of conservation, the prints presented in the Japanese galleries on the second floor of the museum are regularly changed every two months. Between six and eight prints are on show at any given time.
New selection of woodblock prints to be seen
Utagawa Hiroshige II 歌川広重 (1826-1869)
Gathering shell-fish
Ôban triptych, published by Nôshûya Yasubei, 1861
photo Marian Gérard
For reasons of conservation, the prints presented in the Japanese galleries on the second floor of the museum are regularly changed every two months. Between six and eight prints are on show at any given time.
New textiles to be seen in the donations gallery
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Theatrical robe with dragons flying among clouds
Woven silk satin embroidered with coloured and gold thread
China, Shanghai, 20th century, Natural donation. Photo Marian Gérard
Until July 3rd, Japanese Woodblock prints by Kunisada
Utagawa Kunisada 歌川国貞 (1786-1865)
The Sixth Month: Summer Airing, from the series The Twelve Months
Ôban triptych, published by Tsutaya Kichizô, 1854
photo Marian Gérard
For reasons of conservation, the prints presented in the Japanese galleries on the second floor of the museum are regularly changed every two months. Between six and eight prints are on show at any given time.
Until May 14 : Japanese Woodblock prints by Utagawa School
Utagawa Sadahide 歌川貞秀 (1807-1878)
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Ôban triptych, published by Fujiokaya Keijirô, c. 1848-1850
Photo Marian Gérard
For reasons of conservation, the prints presented in the Japanese galleries on the second floor of the museum are regularly changed every two months. Between six and eight prints are on show at any given time.
Until March 17 : Japanese Woodblock prints by Kunisada and Kuniyoshi
Utagawa Kunisada 歌川国貞 (1786-1864) and Utagawa Kuniyoshi 歌川国芳 (1797-1861)
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Kunisada, Making rice cakes for the New Year
Ôban, published by Tsutaya Kichizö, 1854
Photo Marian Gérard
For reasons of conservation, the prints presented in the Japanese galleries on the second floor of the museum are regularly changed every two months. Between six and eight prints are on show at any given time.
AREthé exhibition
The Baur Foundation is pleased to take part in the AREthé festival, held simultaneously in Paris, Oxford, Milan and Geneva.
At this occasion, a selection of contemporary ceramic creations made for the Japanese tea ceremony is presented on the second floor, opposite the tea room.
Until January 13 : snow woodblock prints by Hiroshige and Kunisada
Utagawa Kunisada 歌川国貞 (1786-1864) and Utagawa Hiroshige 歌川広重 (1797-1858)
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The Garden in the Snow, from the series Prince Genji in the Eastern Capital
Ôban, published by Moriya Jihei, 1854
Photo Marian Gérard
For reasons of conservation, the prints presented in the Japanese galleries on the second floor of the museum are regularly changed every two months. Between six and eight prints are on show at any given time.
Christmas Sale
During the month of December, special reduction of 50% to 70% on a selection of books
Until mid November: Kunisada woodblock prints
Utagawa Kunisada 歌川国貞 (1786-1864)
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Evening Glow over Ryôgoku Bridge, from the series Eight Views of Edo restaurant
Oban triptych, published by Shimizu, 1844
For reasons of conservation, the prints presented in the Japanese galleries on the second floor of the museum are regularly changed every two months. Between six and eight prints are on show at any given time.
New presentation of the donations gallery
Restauration of the Chinese wall hanging
For a bit of freshness, discover iced matcha tea
Workshops with Emiko Okamoto (Japanese Tea Advisor) on July 4, 11, 22 and August 5 (limited seats, bookings on http://www.millepins.ch/ )
